Effect of peppermint water on prevention of nipple cracks in lactating primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Ghasemzadeh Alieh (Author), Kargar Maher Mohammad Hassan (Author), Madarek Elaheh (Author), Delazar Abbas (Author), Rashidi Mohammad Reza (Author), Sayyah Melli Manizheh (Author), Sadaghat Kamran (Author), Tahmasebi Zohreh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nipple pain and damage in breastfeeding mothers are common causes of premature breastfeeding cessation. Peppermint water is popularly used for the prevention of nipple cracks in the North West of Iran. The aim of this study was to de...